Exploring Food Cans, a free science project pack aimed at GCSE and GNVQ students, uses the experiences of historical and fictional explorers to involve pupils in investigative work. Topics include: methods of food preservation, can materials, and the role of canned food in a healthy diet. It is available from: Canned Food Information Centre, 154 Great Charles Street, Birmingham B3 3HU, freephone 0800 243364.
